YEARLY HIGH
0.1455 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1382 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1426 JMD

2017 KPW to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KPW to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 0.1455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1431 to the December average rate of 0.1390, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1455 was up 1.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1440, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KPW based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 728 JMD
2016 Average 695 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 691 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.64 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1448
0.1385
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW to JMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1434, compared to 0.1417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1434
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0048 JMD (High: 0.1455 / Low: 0.1408). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 JMD (High: 0.1450 / Low: 0.1437).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 0.1423) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1425), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.14%).

2017 Avg (October) 0.1423
2016 Avg (October) 0.1425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1438 0.1422 0.1431
February 0.1438 0.1422 0.1430
March 0.1439 0.1415 0.1430
April 0.1442 0.1427 0.1435
May 0.1451 0.1429 0.1438
June 0.1450 0.1437 0.1442
July 0.1442 0.1404 0.1424
August 0.1431 0.1409 0.1419
September 0.1455 0.1419 0.1443
October 0.1455 0.1408 0.1423
November 0.1415 0.1390 0.1403
December 0.1399 0.1382 0.1390